• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  professional’s mind, and more are considering bios every year. Jeremy has extensive experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor [...] greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , cannabis, and more—and developing and implementing biological crop protection [...] protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest

• Thripex-V

  Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] 1,000 ml bottle. Carrier Vermiculite and a fraction of bran. Downloads Predatory Mites Poster Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Thripex-V depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

• Entonem

  solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Entonem is typically applied at a rate of 250,000 to [...] Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest species and the crop environment (relative humidity, soil moisture and temperature). Consult a Koppert advisor

• Citripar

  This product is only available in California Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the mealybugs , particularly the second and third larval [...] larval and adult stage of female citrus mealybugs ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybugs ( Planococcus ficus ). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified [...] Wood chips. Downloads Trial results in grapes Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Hang the tube on the crop using

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  unpopular, which is why Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control [...] slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with more and more diseases [...] able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex [...] energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when [...] introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed.

• Steinernema feltiae

  the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally [...] pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to [...] as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema feltiae Steinernema feltiae is active

• En-Strip

  Environmental conditions The parasitic wasp is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F [...] until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] the pupae via a round hole. Pack size 3,000; 7,500; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  covered, as well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want [...] 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest [...] between the delivery of biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered

• Spical-Plus

  al conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60% [...] ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing